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About the Role
Family of Kidz is seeking a Special Educator to provide direct instruction and support to students with special needs, helping them achieve their IEP goals and foster independence.
Responsibilities
- Provide direct, small-group instruction aligned with students’ IEP goals.
- Develop and implement individualized lesson plans tailored to student needs.
- Adapt curriculum materials and instructional strategies to support diverse learners.
- Review, understand, and implement each student’s IEP mandates.
- Collect ongoing progress data and prepare quarterly progress reports.
- Maintain accurate session notes and submit documentation within required timelines.
- Communicate regularly with general education teachers regarding student needs, accommodations, and classroom strategies.
- Participate in CSE/IEP meetings as needed.
- Maintain professional communication with families, school administrators, and related service providers.
- Create a structured, supportive learning environment.
- Implement positive behavior support strategies and classroom routines.
- Monitor student progress and adjust instruction based on data.
Requirements
- NYS Students with Disabilities Certification K-6, 7-12 (NYS SWD All Grades or Permanent Preferred).
- Minimum of (1) year experience working in a setting focusing on supporting children and their families preferred.
- Bilingual is a plus.
Skills
- Strong written and verbal communication skills
- Strong ability to collaborate with various professionals
- Self-starter and independent problem solver
- Excellent time management, organizational skills, and attention to detail
- Sterling values, high integrity, empathetic and considerate
- Ability to function well in a high-paced and dynamic environment
- Flexible thinker with the ability to pivot when necessary
- Team-player
Location
- Various cases around South Shore, Nassau County, NY
Work Type
- Part-Time
- Fee for Service
- Full time Potential
Experience Level
- Minimum of (1) year experience working in a setting focusing on supporting children and their families preferred
Education Level
- NYS Students with Disabilities Certification K-6, 7-12 (NYS SWD All Grades or Permanent Preferred)
Salary/Compensations
- $60/hour
Benefits
- Generous Paid Time Off (between 25-28 days!)
- 12 Holidays including Winter break 12/25-1/1
- Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
- 401(k)
- Flexible Spending and Health Savings Accounts
- Life Insurance
- Employee Assistance Program
- Referral Program
- Professional Development Assistance
- Pet Insurance
- Long-Term & Short-Term Disability Insurance
- Team Building Events
- Incentive Program
About the Company
- Since 1998, Family of Kidz has brought together highly qualified teams of professionals who work diligently to help children with special needs, from birth to adulthood.
- Our focus is on establishing a strong understanding of each child’s needs and teaching them skills that lead to greater independence and an enhanced quality of life.
Equal Opportunity
- Family of Kidz provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.
- This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.